Object Details
Physical Description
Two (2) rectangular red metal pieces. Along one of the longer sides the metal has been flattened and the opposite side the metal has been curved around to create a U-shape in the metal.
Summary
Dr. Herbert Wagner's missile group at Henschel Aircraft in World War II Germany designed the Hs 298 as a small, experimental, air-to-air missile. A Schmidding solid rocket propelled it for about 25 seconds, and the pilot in the launch aircraft guided it using a joystick and transmitter.
These locks hold the missile's control surfaces in place during shipment and loading of the missile. The Smithsonian presumably obtained them along with the missile when the U.S. Navy transferred the Hs 298 in 1948.
Credit Line
Transferred from the U.S. Navy Bureau of Aeronautics
Date
ca. 1944
Inventory Number
A19510066002
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
ARMAMENT-Weapons Parts
Materials
Steel
Paint
Putty
Dimensions
Each: 9 1/16" x 2 1/2" x 2 1/2"
Country of Origin
Germany
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Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nasm_A19510066002